Sexual Assault: Protective Measures What is acquaintance rape? When walking: Acquaintance rape involves two people who know • Always be alert and aware of your surroundings, each other. This could include first dates, steady especially at night. boyfriends, or casual friends. Acquaintance rapists Myths and facts often use both physical and psychological pressure • Walk in well-lit areas. Avoid walking close to • Myth: Seldom does a reported rape victim on their victims to obtain sex. alleys, doorways, and bushes. If possible, walk know their attacker. in pairs or a group. Fact: One-third of all reported rape victims know • At night, wear clothes and shoes that don’t their attacker. In fact, 84% of victimized girls Protective measures you can take restrict movement. Avoid carrying bulky items. ages 15 to 19 knew who their attacker was. At home: • If you work late, request an escort to your car or the bus from your employer. • Myth: Rape is one of the most reported • If you are a renter, whether in an apartment or violent crimes. single family residence, check with your • If you are being followed, walk into a store or landlord about changing exterior door locks Fact: Only 5 to 20% of all victims report the crime. knock on a house door. Do whatever it takes and adding quality deadbolt locks. Don’t rely to attract a witness. If you feel threatened, • Myth: Seldom do victims of rape suffer any on chain guards, they can be easily broken scream “fire.” post-traumatic stress disorder. by force or cut. New homeowners should also follow these guidelines. Fact: Approximately 60% of rape victims When driving: experience post-traumatic stress disorder • If you have small children, Install a peephole. • Always have your key in hand when approaching and 16% still experience problems 15 years install one at their eye level as well. following the rape. your parked vehicle. • As a general rule, keep doors and windows • Before opening a car door, look into the vehicle. • Myth: Some girls and women just ask to be locked. If you like to have windows open, Check out both the front and back seat areas. raped by the way they act or dress. install hardware that restricts movement of the Fact: Rape is a violent crime. The way one window beyond a predetermined distance. • Once in the car, lock the doors. Drive with the dresses or acts does not give another person windows up or slightly open until you are safely • Request identification from service/repair legal or moral right to commit any crime on the open road. against that person. technicians who come to your door. Use your peephole and ask to see identification. Even if • Do not pick up hitchhikers or stranded motorists. The Law you have a chain guard, don’t open the door. If still in doubt, ask for a phone number and call • If your car breaks down, put the hood up and Sexual assault is a violent crime. Laws have been the company. Never open the door for a turn the flashers on. Return to and stay in the enacted to punish the guilty as well as protect and stranger. vehicle. When help comes, do not get out or roll aid the victim. your window down. Have signs made with your • When living alone, do not list your first name in request for help. If you need to pass a note out The Illinois Criminal Sexual Assault Law provides the phone directory or mail box. Use first initial the window, do so carefully. Have the person legal definitions for both sexual assault and sexual and last name only. offering to assist you contact the police or a abuse. The following are the two categories for each service station. including their corresponding penalty: • Make sure your home or apartment has good exterior lighting. • If you are being followed, drive to either a police Criminal sexual assault...... Class 1 felony • Get to know your neighbors. They may be able or fire station and honk your horn to attract Aggravated criminal sexual assault...... Class X felony to assist you in an emergency situation. attention. If you drive to an open gas station or other establishment where a phone is available, Criminal sexual abuse...... Class A misdemeanor • If you return home and find signs of forced make sure you can safely get to the phone to call Aggravated criminal sexual abuse...... Class 2 felony entry on a window or door, or any door or for help. Don’t leave your car unless you can do window open that should not be, do not go in. so safely. Go to a neighbor or nearest phone and call the For a more detailed description of this section of the law, police. refer to the Illinois Compiled Statutes (ILCS): 720 ILCS. If you are assaulted What is Title IX? College of Lake County Police
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After the assault or rape The information in this brochure does not provide • It is important that you first call the police or the all the answers on ways to prevent sexual assault or Zacharias Center hotline (see below). rape victimization. Prevention techniques will vary from person to person and situation to • It is advisable not to shower, bathe, douche, situation. The most important point to remember is destroy any items of clothing, or disturb anything that if you are or become a victim, you have no at the site of the attack that may aid authorities in reason to be ashamed. Contact help as soon as the investigation of your assault or rape. possible. It’s never too late.
• Seek medical attention as soon as possible. For additional information regarding sexual assault Zacharias Center-trained volunteers will be able prevention and response please refer to the to assist you at the hospital as well as provide following websites: Sexual Assault: additional support to both you and your loved ones throughout the proceedings. RAINN (Rape and Abuse network): www.rainn.org Protective Measures Where to Call for Help Zacharias Center: www.zachariascenter.org National Center for Victims of Crime: www.ncvc.org Local police...... 911 or local number Prevention through awareness College of Lake County Police This brochure was prepared by the College of Lake County for CLC employees and students Department 24 hours ...... (847) 543- x5555 or 2081 Police Department and was compiled in compliance with the Zacharias Center 24-hour hotline...... (847) 872-7799 Student Right-to-Know and Campus Security Act.
College of Lake County: The CLC Police Department wishes to thank Zacharias Center Health Center...... (847) 543-2064 for its assistance preparing this brochure. Counseling Center...... (847) 543-2060 This information is provided as required by the Jeanne Clery Vice President of Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Student Development...... (847) 543-2048 Statistics Act. Emergency Dial 911 Employee Assistance This information is correct as of July 2018, but is subject to change. at any campus location. Program...... (800) 523-5668 For more information, contact the Women’s Center...... (847) 543-2771 CLC Police Department at (847) 543-2081. Title IX Coordinator Teresa Aguinaldo....(847) 543-2288
You can also report the incident online at myCLC Student Portal on the CLC Cares Form. 19351 West Washington Street Grayslake, Illinois 60030-1198